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Parks Winter Fitness Series: Virtual Zumba

If you are looking to keep fit, you can participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors while still staying safe at home. Join us for virtual fitness classes sponsored by Boston Parks and Recreation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

January 6, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from January 6, 2022, until April 28, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-01-06T18:30:00 - 2022-01-06T19:30:00

Zumba involves energetic dance and aerobic elements. Instructors provide choreographed moves of hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, and martial arts.

Sign up for the class

January 6, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from January 6, 2022, until April 28, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-01-06T18:30:00 - 2022-01-06T19:30:00

Parks Winter Fitness: Virtual Chair Yoga

If you are looking to keep fit, you can participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors while still staying safe at home. Join us for virtual fitness classes sponsored by Boston Parks and Recreation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission

January 5, 2022
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 5, 2022, until April 27, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-01-05T11:00:00 - 2022-01-05T12:00:00

A gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair, or standing on the ground while using the chair for support.

Sign up for the class!

January 5, 2022
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 5, 2022, until April 27, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-01-05T11:00:00 - 2022-01-05T12:00:00

Parks Summer Fitness: Afrobeats Dance class

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

June 9, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 9, 2022, until September 29, 2022
  • Gertrude Howes Playground
    68 Moreland Street
    Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-09T18:00:00 - 2022-06-09T19:00:00

Learn technical skills and fundamental movement via a choreographed routine. Afrobeats is a catch-all term for the various Afro-pop and fusion music that has modernized and transformed within Africa. It has also caught the hearts of the diaspora and has become the name of the dance and rhythmic technique. Classes develop and build core strength, stamina, rhythmic sensibility, and most importantly, community. The class is at an intermediate level.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register here!

June 9, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from June 9, 2022, until September 29, 2022
  • Gertrude Howes Playground
    68 Moreland Street
    Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-09T18:00:00 - 2022-06-09T19:00:00

Willie O'Ree Street Hockey Clinic Series at Almont-Hunt Park

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present these street hockey clinics free of charge in four locations over four Tuesdays this August.

August 31, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 40 Almont Street
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-31T15:00:00 - 2021-08-31T17:00:00

All equipment will be provided and there will be giveaways for all attendees. For more information, email damien.margardo@boston.gov or mavrick.afonso@boston.gov.

August 31, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 40 Almont Street
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-31T15:00:00 - 2021-08-31T17:00:00

Willie O'Ree Street Hockey Clinic Series at DeFilippo Playground

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present these street hockey clinic series free of charge in four locations over four Tuesdays this August.

August 17, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 135 Prince Street
    North End, MA
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-17T15:00:00 - 2021-08-17T17:00:00

All equipment will be provided and there will be giveaways for all attendees. For more information, email damien.margardo@boston.gov or mavrick.afonso@boston.gov.

August 17, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 135 Prince Street
    North End, MA
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-17T15:00:00 - 2021-08-17T17:00:00

Willie O'Ree Street Hockey Clinic Series at Noyes Park

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present these street hockey clinic series free of charge in four locations over four Tuesdays this August.

August 24, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 86 Boardman Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-24T15:00:00 - 2021-08-24T17:00:00

All equipment will be provided and there will be giveaways for all attendees. For more information, email damien.margardo@boston.gov or mavrick.afonso@boston.gov.

August 24, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 86 Boardman Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-24T15:00:00 - 2021-08-24T17:00:00

Willie O'Ree Street Hockey Clinic Series at Marcella Playground

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present these street hockey clinic series free of charge in four locations over four Tuesdays this August.

August 10, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 260 Highland Street
    Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-10T15:00:00 - 2021-08-10T17:00:00

All equipment will be provided and there will be giveaways for all attendees. For more information, email damien.margardo@boston.gov or mavrick.afonso@boston.gov

August 10, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 260 Highland Street
    Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-10T15:00:00 - 2021-08-10T17:00:00

Willie O'Ree Street Hockey Clinic Series at Smith Park

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present these street hockey clinic series free of charge in four locations over four Tuesdays this August.

August 4, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 235 Western Avenue
    Allston-Brighton, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-04T15:00:00 - 2021-08-04T17:00:00

All equipment will be provided and there will be giveaways for all attendees. For more information, email damien.margardo@boston.gov or mavrick.afonso@boston.gov

August 4, 2021
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 235 Western Avenue
    Allston-Brighton, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-04T15:00:00 - 2021-08-04T17:00:00

Parks Winter Fitness: Virtual Dance Fit

If you are looking to keep fit, you can participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors while still staying safe at home. Join us for virtual fitness classes sponsored by Boston Parks and Recreation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission

January 3, 2022
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from January 3, 2022, until April 25, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-01-03T17:00:00 - 2022-01-03T18:00:00

Dance Fit is a cardio dance based class that will get your heart pumping and hips shaking while combining strength moves to get you stronger! Move and dance to the beat while breaking a sweat and torching calories.

Sign up for the class

January 3, 2022
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from January 3, 2022, until April 25, 2022
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-01-03T17:00:00 - 2022-01-03T18:00:00

Parks Fitness: Barre Fusion Class with Ingrid

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

October 7, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from October 7, 2025, until November 11, 2025
  • Medal of Honor Park
    (Flag pole)
    South Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-07T17:30:00 - 2025-11-11T18:30:00

Barre Fusion is a custom curated class designed to build functional total body strength, balance, stamina and muscle control. This dynamic workout blends the grace of ballet with the burn of strength training for unparalleled results that enhance posture, flexibility, and muscle tone, leaving you stronger.

*Attendees are encouraged to bring a Mat, Water, and optional 1lb weights

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to weather.

Register here

October 7, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from October 7, 2025, until November 11, 2025
  • Medal of Honor Park
    (Flag pole)
    South Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-07T17:30:00 - 2025-11-11T18:30:00
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